The ADAI requires mandatory training of Auxin Herbicides and their Best Management Practices to inform applicators on the new chemistries, technical application methods & tank clean-out, and to assist applicators in reducing incidents of herbicide drift to susceptible crops. The producer, certified applicator, or person responsible for the application of these products on cotton and soybeans, in-crop must receive this training. In addition, insect pest management update will be included. Please RSVP with Rudy Yates if you plan to attend this meeting. For additional Auxin Herbicide training across the state, please visit: http://www.aces.edu/anr/pesticidemgt/AuxinHerbicideTrainings.php

This will be a HANDS ON pruning
demonstration so remember to bring your pruners.
Moved to a new place with older blueberries and muscadines? More than likely they are out of control and need to be maintained. New to backyard blueberries and muscadines and want to know more about insects, disease and maintenance? We would love to see you here! We will meet at the Cleburne Extension Office for a short lecture then travel 5 miles for hands on demonstrations. We will be outside so dress accordingly. There is no registration fee, but please register with the Cleburne County Extension Office so we know you are coming.
We would like to know you are coming, so please call the Cleburne County Extension office at (256) 463-2620 to preregister.

Open to 7th - 12th graders. Participants will explore their interest in the science behind rocket flight, then use that knowledge to design and build a model rocket - without using a kit! What size body tube? What shape fins, and how many? How will the payload return to Earth safely? The group project will be entered in UNA's Rocketry Challenge on March 24 in Russellville.

Beginners Beekeeping Course 2018 The Saugahatchee Beekeepers Association and Claybird Bee Education Association, in cooperation with the Lee County Cooperative Extension System, will be conducting the 12th annual Beginners Beekeeping Course, beginning Tuesday, January 9, 2018 and continuing weekly, ending on Feb 27. We will meet weekly, on Tuesday, beginning at 6:00 PM at the Lee County Cooperative Extension System, 600 S. 7th Street, Opelika, Alabama. Each session will last about 1hr 30 minutes. Cost of the course is $55.00, which includes course fee, the textbook and a 1-year membership in the Saugahatchee Beekeepers Association. This course will enable the aspiring beekeeper to have honeybees this spring. You will need to bring note taking materials with you. Registration will be at the door. We expect to have honeybees available on Mar 28. Bees are not included in the course fee.The course will be taught by Damon Wallace, Master Beekeeper, along with Greg and Sam . For more information, or to pre-register (not required), please contact Damon Wallace at 334-745-5312 or email Damonwallace.beeman@gmail.com.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is pleased to offer a course called "Farming 101" for new and transitioning farmers. This is the first time this program has been presented and participants will receive valuable information on a variety of topics and other resources to help them accomplish their goals. This session will focus on small scale beef production, sheep & goats, poultry and rabbits presented by Ken Kelly and Joe Hess.
The cost of the entire session is $80 or you can select the session(s) of your choice for $10 each and it includes materials and refreshments.

During the 6 classes, participants will learn basic knowledge to begin keeping bees, acquire and assemble the necessary equipment for the bees, and have the opportunity to obtain bees to go in the equipment. The series will be conducted by Tallapoosa County Extension and the Tallapoosa River Beekeepers Association.
Cost is $45, and includes two books. To sign-up or for more information, contact the Tallapoosa County Extension office at 256-825-1050.